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DY03 MPX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

55,901 mi
Last recorded55,901 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 MPX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 55,901 miles

Front and rear suspension component covered with surface rust or corrosion.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under tray cover fitted.

Pass 8 Sep 2016 55,791 miles

PAS pipes badly corroded

all brake hose ferrules corroded

all suspension, steering and brakes badly corroded

corrosion to o/s flitch under bonnet

Fail 1 Sep 2016 55,755 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

PAS pipes badly corroded

all brake hose ferrules corroded

all suspension, steering and brakes badly corroded

corrosion to o/s flitch under bonnet

Pass 3 Sep 2015 55,585 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear suspension component and cross member has corrosion!!

front suspension component and cross member has corrosion!

near side and offside lower side body or under sill has corrosion!!

Pass 3 Sep 2014 55,460 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 55,460 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 55,199 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside rear sills corroding

Pass 4 Apr 2012 55,049 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 54,769 miles

all brake discs corroding

front wipers smearing

Pass 12 Apr 2010 54,433 miles

water ingress in front number plate

Fail 12 Apr 2010 54,433 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

water ingress in front number plate

Pass 2 Apr 2009 53,108 miles

water ingress in both number plates

Fail 27 Mar 2009 53,106 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

water ingress in both number plates

Pass 26 Mar 2008 44,744 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Mar 2007 36,068 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front and rear registration plates slight water ingress

Fail 26 Mar 2007 36,068 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front and rear registration plates slight water ingress

Pass 22 Mar 2006 26,787 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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DY03 MPX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 60,251 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY03 MPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DY03 MPX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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